EP1440214A1 - Device for assembling panel edges - Google Patents

Device for assembling panel edges

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EP1440214A1
EP1440214A1 EP02785577A EP02785577A EP1440214A1 EP 1440214 A1 EP1440214 A1 EP 1440214A1 EP 02785577 A EP02785577 A EP 02785577A EP 02785577 A EP02785577 A EP 02785577A EP 1440214 A1 EP1440214 A1 EP 1440214A1
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panels
male
paneling
slats
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Arnaud Becker
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Espace Production International SA EPI
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/04—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood or with a top layer of wood, e.g. with wooden or metal connecting members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/01—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship
    • E04F2201/0107—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edges
    • E04F2201/0115—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edges with snap action of the edge connectors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/01—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship
    • E04F2201/0138—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels perpendicular to the main plane
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/02—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections
    • E04F2201/023—Non-undercut connections, e.g. tongue and groove connections with a continuous tongue or groove

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  • the present invention relates to the field of construction, in particular floor coverings, walls or ceilings, in particular in the form of panels, slats or paneling in different materials, such as wood, laminate materials, synthetic materials. .., and relates to a device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling.
  • the elements of floor coverings, walls or ceilings are generally in the form of panels, slats or paneling made of different materials, such as solid wood, compressed particles provided with a synthetic coating or wood solid or entirely made of synthetic materials with an exposed textured face.
  • each element is generally assembled together by known means of the grooves and tongues type, two adjacent sides of these elements being, for example, provided with a tongue intended to cooperate with grooves provided on two corresponding sides of corresponding elements.
  • each element has two tabs on two adjacent sides, the other two sides being provided with grooves.
  • the complementary mechanical parts are either hook-shaped section profiles or hooks uniformly distributed over the entire length of the elements and cooperating with grooves of corresponding shape provided in the edges of said elements.
  • Such elements certainly allow a correct connection between the panels, slats or paneling, but require very specific laying maneuvers, namely an engagement of the connecting elements in a position of inclination of the panels, slats or paneling one by relative to the others, then a horizontal positioning of the latter with a view to their lateral engagement, that is to say a prior arrangement of the connecting sections with hook-shaped section, under the edge of one of the panels, slats or paneling and the 'engagement of the other end of these profiles under the corresponding edge of the adjacent panels, slats or paneling, the lateral engagement being produced after this mechanical connection along the longitudinal edges.
  • the known connecting and assembly means are essentially intended to ensure perfect mounting of the panels, slats or paneling with an assembly without play at their joints, equivalent to a traditional assembly by gluing the panels, slats or paneling between them or by nailing them on support brackets, while allowing complete disassembly for possible reassembly at another place of use.
  • the known mechanical connecting elements are relatively complex in their constitution and in their implementation.
  • OA-01/66877 describes floor covering panels, which are intended to be assembled by means of male and female elements with vertical engagement. This document relates only to panels having different configurations of male and female elements for their assembly, all of the panels being intended for producing a floor covering. This document also describes an implementation of the assembly means of document OA-00/47841 ce, with complementary implementation of an intermediate piece intended to cooperate with two upper male elements.
  • the aim of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of assembly and holding devices known to date by proposing a device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling, making it possible simultaneously, by form cooperation, to favor the assembly of said edges and ensuring perfect and automatic jointing of the adjacent edges of the panels, slats or paneling and self-tightening of said panels, slats or paneling against each other, along said edges, in particular under load.
  • the device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling which is constituted by at least one male part equipping a longitudinal edge and / or a transverse edge of said panels, slats or paneling and by at least one part.
  • female of corresponding shape fitted to the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling is characterized in that the male and female parts are provided with at least one element allowing an assembly by impact or pressure of two panels, slats or consecutive panels by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said panels, slats or paneling being initially offset in height and parallel to each other and their male and female parts then being partially engaged mutually.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view in section of the device according to the invention in an assembly start position
  • Figure 2 is a view similar to that of Figure 1 of the device in the final assembly position
  • Figures 3 and 4 are views similar to those of Figures 1 and 2 of an alternative embodiment of the invention .
  • Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings show an assembly of two panels, slats or paneling 1 by means of an edge assembly device, which is constituted by at least one male part 2 fitted to a longitudinal edge and / or an edge transverse of said panels, slats or paneling 1 and by at least one female part 3 of shape corresponding equipping the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • an edge assembly device which is constituted by at least one male part 2 fitted to a longitudinal edge and / or an edge transverse of said panels, slats or paneling 1 and by at least one female part 3 of shape corresponding equipping the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • the male part 2 and female part 3 are provided with at least one element 6 and / or 2 "-3" and / or 2 "'- 3'" and 5 allowing assembly by shock or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling 1 by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said panels, slats or paneling 1 being initially offset in height and parallel to one another and their male 2 and female 3 parts then being partially mutually engaged ( Figures 1 and 3).
  • the female part 3 is advantageously provided, in its upper side wall, with a recess or concavity forming an element 6 allowing assembly without deformation with the male part 2.
  • said male 2 and female 3 parts may be provided with elements 2 "-3", 2 "'- 3'” allowing an assembly by impact or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling 1 by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'” being in the form of contact surfaces 2 "-3 "and 2"'-3'"provided on the male 2 and female 3 parts, these contact surfaces forming oblique ramps for inserting the male part 2 into the female part 3 of the assembly device and being advantageously connected together by a by a concave rounded guide means 5.
  • the contact surfaces 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" constituting the elements allowing an assembly by shock or pressure are discontinuously arranged and offset between them.
  • two adjacent panels, slats or paneling 1 have upper and lower surfaces parallel to the start of the assembly and this parallelism is maintained during the final assembly.
  • the latter is carried out by application of a force or a shock in an oblique direction corresponding to that of the vertical axes of the male 2 and female 3 parts, the application of the assembly force or the shock to the panel, batten or paneling 1 to be assembled is advantageously made with the interposition, on the side opposite to that of assembly, of a shim 4.
  • the very arrangement of the male 2 and female 3 parts allows simultaneous assembly of panels, slats or paneling 1 with the longitudinal and transverse edges of adjacent panels. In addition, such an arrangement preserves the decorative upper edges against any damage.
  • the male 2 and female 3 parts have an inclined orientation relative to the upper surface of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • the male 2 and female 3 parts extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to an oblique plane joining the vertical joint plane between two adjacent sides of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • the surface of the male part 2 connecting the side walls of the male part 2, as well as the corresponding surface of the female part 3 can advantageously have a parallel flat portion to the upper and lower surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1. There follows a good distribution of the load at the joint plane practically without any force component acting on the male 2 and female 3 parts.
  • the upper edge of the female part 3 is advantageously cut or rounded, so that it extends in a vertical plane PN parallel to that P'V passing through the junction edge of the base of the corresponding side wall of the male part 2 ( Figures 2 and 4).
  • the recess or concavity forming an element 6 provided in the side wall upper part of the female part 3 with elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'” in the form of contact surfaces 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'” and the concave rounded guide 5 provided on the male part 2 and female part 3.
  • the male 2 and female 3 parts are offset outside the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • the vertical shearing forces are also offset from this plane and are distributed over the neighboring surfaces of the male and female parts. It is also possible, according to another characteristic of the invention, to arrange the end of the male part 2 in line with the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
  • the application force exerted obliquely on the longitudinal edge is sufficient to allow a snap-fit assembly of the transverse edges simultaneously with that of the longitudinal edges.
  • the assembly of a new panel on panels already installed is effected by an oblique movement, in the direction of two perpendicular edges of said panels already installed.
  • the positioning of the assembly means forming the male part 2, outside of the vertical joint plane allows, when any force is applied to a joint, transmission of most of the force applied directly on the corresponding faces, while the assembly device is practically not directly loaded and, in particular, is practically only subjected to a very low shear force.
  • the invention it is possible to produce panels, slats or paneling, the assembly of the edges of which allows self-tightening and self-jointing of said edges, as well as self-locking of said panels, slats or paneling. in the mounted position.
  • the invention allows an optimal recovery and distribution of the loads, such that the resulting forces are applied mainly to the edges of the panels, slats or paneling and that the assembly means proper is practically not subjected to any effort likely to lead to its destruction by fatigue.
  • the assembly of panels, slats or paneling 1 can be carried out in an oblique movement of inclination corresponding to that of the male 2 and female 3 parts and by application of a simple pressure or a shock in this direction.
  • the panels, slats or paneling thus produced can be machined in a particularly simple manner with standard tools and with a relatively small need for intermediate adjustment of the tools.
  • the panels, slats or paneling thus produced are of a lower cost price than those currently known, while offering increased resistance at the joints.

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Abstract

Device for assembling edges of panels, laths or sheathing includes at least a male part provided on a longitudinal edge and/or a transverse edge of the panels, laths or sheathings and at least a female part of matching shape provided on the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of the panels, laths or sheathings. The device is characterized in that the male and female parts are provided with at least an element for assembling by impact or pressure two consecutive panels, laths or sheathings by their adjacent edges along an oblique direction, the panels, laths or sheathings being initially offset in height and mutually parallel and their male and female parts being then partly mutually engaged. The device is applicable in the building sector, for floor, wall or ceiling finish, in the form of panels, laths or sheathings made of different materials.

Description

Dispositif d'assemblage des bords de panneaux Device for assembling the edges of panels
La présente invention concerne le domaine du bâtiment, en particulier des revêtements de sols, de murs ou de plafonds, notamment en forme de panneaux, de lattes ou de lambris en différents matériaux, tels que le bois, les matériaux stratifiés, les matériaux synthétiques..., et a pour objet un dispositif d'assemblage des bords de tels panneaux, lattes ou lambris.The present invention relates to the field of construction, in particular floor coverings, walls or ceilings, in particular in the form of panels, slats or paneling in different materials, such as wood, laminate materials, synthetic materials. .., and relates to a device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling.
Actuellement, les éléments de revêtements de sols, de murs ou de plafonds se présentent généralement sous forme de panneaux, de lattes ou de lambris réalisés en différents matériaux, tels que du bois massif, des particules comprimées pourvues d'un revêtement synthétique ou en bois massif ou entièrement en matériaux synthétiques présentant une face apparente texturée.Currently, the elements of floor coverings, walls or ceilings are generally in the form of panels, slats or paneling made of different materials, such as solid wood, compressed particles provided with a synthetic coating or wood solid or entirely made of synthetic materials with an exposed textured face.
Ces différents éléments sont généralement assemblés entre eux par des moyens connus du type rainures et languettes, deux côtés adjacents de ces éléments étant, par exemple, pourvus d'une languette destinée à coopérer avec des rainures prévues sur deux côtés correspondants d'éléments correspondants. Ainsi, chaque élément présente deux languettes sur deux côtés adjacents, les deux autres côtés étant munis de rainures.These various elements are generally assembled together by known means of the grooves and tongues type, two adjacent sides of these elements being, for example, provided with a tongue intended to cooperate with grooves provided on two corresponding sides of corresponding elements. Thus, each element has two tabs on two adjacent sides, the other two sides being provided with grooves.
Ces moyens d'assemblage permettent généralement de répondre correctement aux exigences de liaison des éléments entre eux et de mise à niveau mutuelle de ces éléments mais, nécessitent, pour le maintien de l'assemblage et d'un jointoiement parfait, la mise en œuvre de colle ou encore de moyens d'agrippage de la face inférieure et de fixation de celle-ci sur des tasseaux ou analogues.These assembly means generally make it possible to correctly meet the requirements for connecting the elements together and for mutual upgrading of these elements, but, for the maintenance of the assembly and perfect jointing, require the implementation of glue or of means for gripping the lower face and fixing it on cleats or the like.
Pour obvier à ces inconvénients, il a été proposé de munir les panneaux, lattes ou lambris, près de leur moyen d'assemblage à rainure et languette équipant leurs bords longitudinaux, d'un dispositif mécanique améliorant la qualité dudit assemblage par création d'un moyen anti- déboîtement en position d'assemblage, c'est-à-dire lorsque deux éléments successifs sont assemblés à rainure et languette et sont disposés à plat. Ce dispositif mécanique permet, en outre, dans la position d'assemblage à plat, un déplacement suivant l'axe longitudinal des éléments, afin de favoriser l'emboîtement de leurs languettes d'extrémité dans la rainure d'extrémité correspondante de l'élément adjacent. De tels dispositifs mécaniques sont essentiellement de deux types, à savoir mettant en œuvre des parties mécaniques complémentaires de verrouillage, ou munis d'une partie intégrée de verrouillage.To overcome these drawbacks, it has been proposed to provide the panels, slats or paneling, near their tongue and groove assembly means equipping their longitudinal edges, with a mechanical device improving the quality of said assembly by creating a anti-dislodging means in the assembly position, that is to say when two successive elements are assembled with tongue and groove and are arranged flat. This mechanical device also allows, in the flat assembly position, a displacement along the longitudinal axis of the elements, in order to favor the fitting of their end tongues in the corresponding end groove of the element. adjacent. Such mechanical devices are essentially of two types, namely implementing complementary mechanical locking parts, or provided with an integrated locking part.
Les parties mécaniques complémentaires sont, soit des profilés à section en forme de crochet, soit des crochets uniformément répartis sur toute la longueur des éléments et coopérant avec des rainures de forme correspondante prévues dans les bords desdits éléments.The complementary mechanical parts are either hook-shaped section profiles or hooks uniformly distributed over the entire length of the elements and cooperating with grooves of corresponding shape provided in the edges of said elements.
De tels éléments permettent, certes, une liaison correcte entre les panneaux, lattes ou lambris, mais nécessitent des manœuvres de pose bien spécifiques, à savoir un enclenchement des éléments de liaison dans une position d'inclinaison des panneaux, lattes ou lambris les uns par rapport aux autres, puis une remise en position horizontale de ces derniers en vue de leur enclenchement latéral, soit une disposition préalable des profilés de liaison à section en forme de crochets, sous le bord de l'un des panneaux, lattes ou lambris et l'enclenchement de l'autre extrémité de ces profilés sous le bord correspondant des panneaux, lattes ou lambris adjacents, l'enclenchement latéral étant réalisé après cette liaison mécanique le long des bords longitudinaux.Such elements certainly allow a correct connection between the panels, slats or paneling, but require very specific laying maneuvers, namely an engagement of the connecting elements in a position of inclination of the panels, slats or paneling one by relative to the others, then a horizontal positioning of the latter with a view to their lateral engagement, that is to say a prior arrangement of the connecting sections with hook-shaped section, under the edge of one of the panels, slats or paneling and the 'engagement of the other end of these profiles under the corresponding edge of the adjacent panels, slats or paneling, the lateral engagement being produced after this mechanical connection along the longitudinal edges.
Ces dispositifs de liaison mécanique complémentaire connus présentent, cependant, l'inconvénient d'être d'une constitution relativement complexe mettant simultanément en œuvre des ensembles rainure et languette et un moyen de maintien mécanique en position de service empêchant tout glissement d'un panneau, latte ou lambris par rapport à un autre perpendiculairement à leurs bords longitudinaux. En outre, dans le cas de réalisation d'une liaison mécanique entre bords longitudinaux par l'intermédiaire de la seule coopération de forme d'éléments complémentaires faisant partie intégrante des panneaux, lattes ou lambris et usinés ensemble avec les rainures et languettes d'assemblage, il se pose, d'une part, un problème d'usinage des éléments mécaniques de liaison et, d'autre part, un problème de fiabilité dans le temps de ces éléments mécaniques de liaison. En effet, les moyens de liaison et d'assemblage connus sont essentiellement destinés à assurer un montage parfait des panneaux, lattes ou lambris avec un assemblage sans jeu au niveau de leurs joints, équivalent à un assemblage traditionnel par collage des panneaux, lattes ou lambris entre eux ou par clouage de ceux-ci sur des tasseaux de support, tout en autorisant un démontage complet en vue d'un remontage éventuel sur un autre lieu d'utilisation. De plus, les éléments mécaniques de liaison connus sont relativement complexes dans leur constitution et dans leur mise en œuvre.These known complementary mechanical connection devices have, however, the disadvantage of being of a relatively complex constitution implementing simultaneously groove and tongue assemblies and a mechanical holding means in the service position preventing any sliding of a panel, batten or paneling with respect to one another perpendicular to their longitudinal edges. In addition, in the case of making a mechanical connection between longitudinal edges by the sole cooperation in the form of complementary elements forming an integral part of the panels, slats or paneling and machined together with the grooves and assembly tongues , there arises, on the one hand, a problem of machining the mechanical connecting elements and, on the other hand, a problem of reliability over time of these mechanical connecting elements. Indeed, the known connecting and assembly means are essentially intended to ensure perfect mounting of the panels, slats or paneling with an assembly without play at their joints, equivalent to a traditional assembly by gluing the panels, slats or paneling between them or by nailing them on support brackets, while allowing complete disassembly for possible reassembly at another place of use. In addition, the known mechanical connecting elements are relatively complex in their constitution and in their implementation.
Enfin, tous les dispositifs d'assemblage connus présentent l'inconvénient d'être relativement fragiles au niveau des joints, du fait que la languette de liaison entre les panneaux, lattes ou lambris est de relativement faible épaisseur et doit entièrement reprendre les efforts au niveau desdits joints et en particulier les efforts importants de cisaillement se produisant dans le cas d'une disposition au-dessus d'un vide dû à une inégalité du sol ou autre. On connaît aussi, par WO-A-00/47841 des moyens d'assemblage de bords de panneaux constitués par deux lèvres opposées coopérantes munies chacune d'un moyen de connexion à enclenchement vertical et d'un moyen de blocage vertical sous forme d'un ergot ou d'un crochet destiné à coopérer avec la face supérieure d'un évidement. Les moyens de connexion selon ce document sont parallèles aux bords des panneaux à assembler. Il s'ensuit que, lors du montage, la lèvre inférieure équipant un bord du panneau subit une déformation importante due à l'application de la lèvre supérieure, par le haut, dans le logement délimité entre les surfaces de l'autre panneau, l'ergot du premier panneau étant appliqué, pour sa part, le long de la paroi dudit autre panneau. Cette interaction des différents éléments pendant l'application d'une force verticale a tendance à induire un coincement en cours d'assemblage, ce coincement ne pouvant être surmonté que grâce à la déformation de la lèvre inférieure. Cela entraîne que la dimension de l'ergot, en particulier sa longueur en saillie par rapport aux bords est limitée par la limite élastique de la lèvre inférieure. En conséquence, un verrouillage suffisant ne peut pas être obtenu et une telle réalisation est totalement inapplicable avec des panneaux réalisés en MDF ou en HDF. O-A-01/66877 décrit des panneaux de revêtement de sol, qui sont destinés à être assemblés par l'intermédiaire d'éléments mâles et femelles à enclenchement vertical. Ce document concerne uniquement des panneaux présentant des configurations différentes d'éléments mâles et femelles pour leur assemblage, l'ensemble des panneaux étant destiné à la réalisation d'un revêtement de sol. Ce document décrit, par ailleurs, une mise en œuvre des moyens d'assemblage du document O-A-00/47841 ce, avec mise en œuvre complémentaire d'une pièce intermédiaire destinée à coopérer avec deux éléments mâles supérieurs.Finally, all known assembly devices have the drawback of being relatively fragile at the joints, because the connecting tongue between the panels, slats or paneling is relatively thin and must fully absorb the forces at of said joints and in particular the significant shear forces occurring in the case of an arrangement above a vacuum due to unevenness of the ground or the like. Also known, from WO-A-00/47841, means for assembling the edges of panels constituted by two cooperating opposite lips each provided with a connection means with vertical engagement and with a vertical locking means in the form of a lug or hook intended to cooperate with the upper face of a recess. The connection means according to this document are parallel to the edges of the panels to be assembled. It follows that, during assembly, the lower lip fitted to one edge of the panel undergoes significant deformation due to the application of the upper lip, from above, in the housing delimited between the surfaces of the other panel, l 'lug of the first panel being applied, for its part, along the wall of said other panel. This interaction of the different elements during the application of a vertical force tends to induce jamming during assembly, this jamming can only be overcome by the deformation of the lower lip. This means that the dimension of the lug, in particular its length projecting from the edges is limited by the elastic limit of the lower lip. Consequently, sufficient locking cannot be obtained and such an embodiment is totally inapplicable with panels made of MDF or HDF. OA-01/66877 describes floor covering panels, which are intended to be assembled by means of male and female elements with vertical engagement. This document relates only to panels having different configurations of male and female elements for their assembly, all of the panels being intended for producing a floor covering. This document also describes an implementation of the assembly means of document OA-00/47841 ce, with complementary implementation of an intermediate piece intended to cooperate with two upper male elements.
La présente invention a pour but de pallier les inconvénients des dispositifs d'assemblage et de maintien connus à ce jour en proposant un dispositif d'assemblage des bords de tels panneaux, lattes ou lambris, permettant simultanément, par coopération de forme, de favoriser l'assemblage desdits bords et d'assurer un jointoiement parfait et automatique des bords adjacents des panneaux, lattes ou lambris et un autoserrage desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris les uns contre les autres, le long desdits bords, en particulier sous charge.The aim of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks of assembly and holding devices known to date by proposing a device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling, making it possible simultaneously, by form cooperation, to favor the assembly of said edges and ensuring perfect and automatic jointing of the adjacent edges of the panels, slats or paneling and self-tightening of said panels, slats or paneling against each other, along said edges, in particular under load.
A cet effet, le dispositif d'assemblage des bords de tels panneaux, lattes ou lambris, qui est constitué par au moins une partie mâle équipant un bord longitudinal et/ou un bord transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris et par au moins une partie femelle de forme correspondante équipant les deux autres bords longitudinal et transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris, est caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle et femelle sont pourvues d'au moins un élément permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris consécutifs par leurs bords adjacents suivant une direction oblique, lesdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris étant initialement décalés en hauteur et parallèles entre eux et leur parties mâle et femelle étant alors partiellement engagées mutuellement.To this end, the device for assembling the edges of such panels, slats or paneling, which is constituted by at least one male part equipping a longitudinal edge and / or a transverse edge of said panels, slats or paneling and by at least one part. female of corresponding shape fitted to the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling, is characterized in that the male and female parts are provided with at least one element allowing an assembly by impact or pressure of two panels, slats or consecutive panels by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said panels, slats or paneling being initially offset in height and parallel to each other and their male and female parts then being partially engaged mutually.
L'invention sera mieux comprise, grâce à la description ci- après, qui se rapporte à des modes de réalisation préférés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et expliqués avec référence aux dessins schématiques annexés, dans lesquels : la figure 1 est une vue en élévation latérale et en coupe du dispositif conforme à l'invention dans une position de début d'assemblage ; la figure 2 est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 1 du dispositif dans la position finale d'assemblage, et les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues analogues à celles des figures 1 et 2 d'une variante de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will be better understood from the following description, which relates to preferred embodiments, given by way of nonlimiting examples, and explained with reference to the appended schematic drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a side elevation view in section of the device according to the invention in an assembly start position; Figure 2 is a view similar to that of Figure 1 of the device in the final assembly position, and Figures 3 and 4 are views similar to those of Figures 1 and 2 of an alternative embodiment of the invention .
Les figures 1 à 4 des dessins annexés représentent un assemblage de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 au moyen d'un dispositif d'assemblage des bords, qui est constitué par au moins une partie mâle 2 équipant un bord longitudinal et/ou un bord transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 et par au moins une partie femelle 3 de forme correspondante équipant les deux autres bords longitudinal et transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1.Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings show an assembly of two panels, slats or paneling 1 by means of an edge assembly device, which is constituted by at least one male part 2 fitted to a longitudinal edge and / or an edge transverse of said panels, slats or paneling 1 and by at least one female part 3 of shape corresponding equipping the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling 1.
Conformément à l'invention, les partie mâle 2 et femelle 3 sont pourvues d'au moins un élément 6 et/ou 2"-3" et/ou 2"'-3'" et 5 permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 consécutifs par leurs bords adjacents suivant une direction oblique, lesdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 étant initialement décalés en hauteur et parallèles entre eux et leur parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 étant alors partiellement engagées mutuellement (figures 1 et 3). Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, représenté aux figures 1 et 2 des dessins annexés, la partie femelle 3 est avantageusement pourvue, dans sa paroi latérale supérieure, d'un évidement ou concavité formant un élément 6 permettant un assemblage sans déformation avec la partie mâle 2. Ainsi, comme le montre plus particulièrement la figure 1 des dessins annexés, au début de l'assemblage entre deux bords, c'est-à-dire lorsque la partie mâle 2 est présentée devant la partie femelle 3 suivant une direction d'insertion oblique, ladite partie mâle 2 vient en contact, avec une portion 7 de son arête supérieure, avec le bord extérieur de l'évidement ou de la concavité formant l'élément 6 et est guidé contre ce dernier, alors que le côté opposé de la partie mâle 2 est continuellement en appui contre la paroi latérale correspondante de la partie femelle 3, ce en assurant un guidage à ajustement glissant, l'entrée de la portion 7 dans son logement correspondant 7' dans la partie femelle 3 correspondant au déplacement de rapprochement horizontal final des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1. Il en résulte que l'assemblage est réalisé sans aucune déformation, à savoir ni plastique, ni élastique des parties mâle et/ou femelle.According to the invention, the male part 2 and female part 3 are provided with at least one element 6 and / or 2 "-3" and / or 2 "'- 3'" and 5 allowing assembly by shock or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling 1 by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said panels, slats or paneling 1 being initially offset in height and parallel to one another and their male 2 and female 3 parts then being partially mutually engaged (Figures 1 and 3). According to a first embodiment of the invention, shown in Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings, the female part 3 is advantageously provided, in its upper side wall, with a recess or concavity forming an element 6 allowing assembly without deformation with the male part 2. Thus, as shown more particularly in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings, at the start of the assembly between two edges, that is to say when the male part 2 is presented in front of the female part 3 following an oblique direction of insertion, said male part 2 comes into contact, with a portion 7 of its upper edge, with the outer edge of the recess or of the concavity forming the element 6 and is guided against the latter, while the opposite side of the male part 2 is continuously in abutment against the corresponding side wall of the female part 3, this ensuring a sliding adjustment guide, the entry of the portion 7 in its housing t corresponding 7 ′ in the female part 3 corresponding to the final horizontal approximation movement of the panels, slats or paneling 1. As a result, the assembly is carried out without any deformation, namely neither plastic nor elastic of the male parts and / or female.
Conformément à une variante de réalisation de l'invention et comme le montrent les figures 3 et 4 des dessins annexés, lesdites parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 peuvent être pourvues d'éléments 2"-3", 2"'-3'" permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 consécutifs par leurs bords adjacents suivant une direction oblique, cesdits éléments 2"-3" et 2"'-3'" étant sous forme de surfaces de contact 2 "-3" et 2"'-3'" prévues sur les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3, ces surfaces de contact formant des rampes obliques d'insertion de la partie mâle 2 dans la partie femelle 3 du dispositif d'assemblage et étant avantageusement reliées entre elles par un par un moyen de guidage arrondi concave 5.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention and as shown in Figures 3 and 4 of the accompanying drawings, said male 2 and female 3 parts may be provided with elements 2 "-3", 2 "'- 3'" allowing an assembly by impact or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling 1 by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" being in the form of contact surfaces 2 "-3 "and 2"'-3'"provided on the male 2 and female 3 parts, these contact surfaces forming oblique ramps for inserting the male part 2 into the female part 3 of the assembly device and being advantageously connected together by a by a concave rounded guide means 5.
Les surfaces de contact 2"-3" et 2"'-3'"constituant les éléments permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression sont disposées de manière discontinue et décalées entre elles.The contact surfaces 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" constituting the elements allowing an assembly by shock or pressure are discontinuously arranged and offset between them.
Comme le montrent les figures 3 et 4 des dessins annexés, pour le montage d'un nouveau panneau latte ou lambris 1, il suffit de présenter ce dernier à l'horizontale légèrement au-dessus des panneaux lattes ou lambris 1 déjà posés et en positionnant ses bords longitudinal et transversal correspondant à ceux desdits panneaux lattes ou lambris 1 posés sur les bords correspondants de ces derniers, avec un léger décalage transversal et longitudinal dû au positionnement des parties mâle 2 et femelle3. Dans cette position, représentée à la figure 3 des dessins annexés, la partie mâle 2, par un élément 2' en saillie sur son arête supérieure, est en butée contre le début de la face interne correspondante de la partie femelle 3 et les éléments 2"de la partie mâle 2 et 3'" de la partie femelle 3 sont simultanément en contact avec le moyen de guidage arrondi concave 5 correspondant.As shown in Figures 3 and 4 of the accompanying drawings, for mounting a new slat panel or paneling 1, it suffices to present it horizontally slightly above the slat panels or paneling 1 already installed and positioning its longitudinal and transverse edges corresponding to those of said slats or paneling 1 placed on the corresponding edges of the latter, with a slight transverse and longitudinal offset due to the positioning of the male 2 and female 3 parts. In this position, shown in Figure 3 of the accompanying drawings, the male part 2, by an element 2 'projecting from its upper edge, is in abutment against the start of the corresponding internal face of the female part 3 and the elements 2 "of the male part 2 and 3 '" of the female part 3 are simultaneously in contact with the corresponding concave rounded guide means 5.
Ainsi, deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 adjacents présentent des surfaces supérieures et inférieures parallèles au début de l'assemblage et ce parallélisme est maintenu pendant l'assemblage final. Ce dernier est effectué par application d'une force ou d'un choc suivant une direction oblique correspondant à celle des axes verticaux des parties mâle 2 et femelle 3, l'application de la force d'assemblage ou du choc sur le panneau, latte ou lambris 1 à assembler est avantageusement faite avec interposition, sur le côté opposé à celui d'assemblage, d'une cale 4. Au cours de l'assemblage par pression ou par un choc frappé brusque, l'élément 2' glisse sur la paroi interne correspondante de la partie femelle 3, tandis que l'élément 2" de la partie mâle glisse sur l'élément 3'" de la partie. Ensuite, l'élément 2" de la partie mâle s'engage sur l'élément 3", femelle, après passage sur le guidage 5, pendant que l'élément opposé 2' s'engage dans le logement formant l'élément 3', pour se bloquer dans ce dernier, la coopération des éléments 2"-3" et 2"'-3'" verrouillant la partie mâle 2 en position dans la partie femelle 3 et assurant un maintien et un blocage parfait en position assemblée des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1. Simultanément, un blocage en directions horizontale et verticale est assuré. Cet assemblage à force, frappé ou par application d'une pression, est réalisé avec un guidage à contact glissant sans déformation de la partie mâle 2 ou de la partie femelle 3, la partie mâle 2 pénétrant dans la partie femelle 3 par glissement.Thus, two adjacent panels, slats or paneling 1 have upper and lower surfaces parallel to the start of the assembly and this parallelism is maintained during the final assembly. The latter is carried out by application of a force or a shock in an oblique direction corresponding to that of the vertical axes of the male 2 and female 3 parts, the application of the assembly force or the shock to the panel, batten or paneling 1 to be assembled is advantageously made with the interposition, on the side opposite to that of assembly, of a shim 4. During assembly by pressure or by a sudden knock, the element 2 'slides on the corresponding internal wall of the female part 3, while the element 2 "of the male part slides over the element 3 '" of the part. Then, the element 2 "of the male part engages on the element 3", female, after passage on the guide 5, while the opposite element 2 'engages in the housing forming the element 3' , to lock in the latter, the cooperation of elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" locking the male part 2 in position in the female part 3 and ensuring perfect retention and blocking in the assembled position of the panels , slats or paneling 1. Simultaneously, a blocking in horizontal and vertical directions is ensured. This assembly by force, struck or by application of pressure, is carried out with a sliding contact guide without deformation of the male part 2 or of the female part 3, the male part 2 penetrating into the female part 3 by sliding.
La constitution des parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 et la disposition des éléments 2"-3" et 2"'-3'" et 5 permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression favorisent donc un engagement progressif et directionnel de la partie mâle 2 dans la partie femelle 3, ce dans un mouvement oblique, qui a pour effet de réaliser simultanément un rapprochement des bords des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 en direction de leur plan de joint vertical et leur application sur le support horizontal. En outre, la disposition même des parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 permet un assemblage simultané de panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 avec les bords longitudinaux et transversaux de panneaux adjacents. De plus, un tel montage préserve les bords supérieurs décoratifs contre tout endommagement.The constitution of the male 2 and female 3 parts and the arrangement of the elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" and 5 allowing assembly by shock or pressure therefore favor a progressive and directional engagement of the male part 2 in the female part 3, in an oblique movement, which has the effect of simultaneously bringing together the edges of the panels, slats or paneling 1 in the direction of their vertical joint plane and their application to the horizontal support. In addition, the very arrangement of the male 2 and female 3 parts allows simultaneous assembly of panels, slats or paneling 1 with the longitudinal and transverse edges of adjacent panels. In addition, such an arrangement preserves the decorative upper edges against any damage.
Conformément à une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 présentent une orientation inclinée par rapport à la surface supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1.According to another characteristic of the invention, the male 2 and female 3 parts have an inclined orientation relative to the upper surface of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
De préférence, les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 s'étendent suivant une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à un plan oblique joignant le plan de joint vertical entre deux côtés adjacents des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1.Preferably, the male 2 and female 3 parts extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to an oblique plane joining the vertical joint plane between two adjacent sides of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
Conformément à une autre caractéristique de l'invention, non représentée aux dessins annexés, la surface de la partie mâle 2 reliant les parois latérales de la partie mâle 2, ainsi que la surface correspondante de la partie femelle 3 peuvent avantageusement présenter une portion plane parallèle aux surfaces supérieure et inférieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1. Il s'ensuit une bonne répartition de la charge au niveau du plan de joint pratiquement sans composante de force agissant sur les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3.According to another characteristic of the invention, not shown in the accompanying drawings, the surface of the male part 2 connecting the side walls of the male part 2, as well as the corresponding surface of the female part 3 can advantageously have a parallel flat portion to the upper and lower surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1. There follows a good distribution of the load at the joint plane practically without any force component acting on the male 2 and female 3 parts.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, et comme le montrent les figures 1 à 4 des dessins annexés, l'arête supérieure de la partie femelle 3 est avantageusement coupée ou arrondie, de sorte qu'elle s'étend dans un plan vertical PN parallèle à celui P'V passant par l'arête de jonction de la base de la paroi latérale correspondante de la partie mâle 2 (figures 2 et 4). Enfin, conformément à une autre caractéristique de l'invention, non représentée aux dessins annexés, il est également possible de combiner l'évidement ou concavité formant un élément 6 prévu dans la paroi latérale supérieure de la partie femelle 3 avec les éléments 2"-3" et 2"'-3'" sous forme de surfaces de contact 2"-3" et 2"'-3'" et le guidage arrondi concave 5 prévus sur les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3. Dans un tel cas, la facilité d'assemblage est encore améliorée. Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 sont décalées hors du plan de joint vertical de jonction entre les surfaces supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1. Ainsi, les efforts de cisaillement vertical sont également déportés hors de ce plan et sont répartis sur les surfaces avoisinantes des parties mâle et femelle. II est également possible, selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, de disposer l'extrémité de la partie mâle 2 au droit du plan de joint vertical de jonction entre les surfaces supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1.According to another characteristic of the invention, and as shown in Figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings, the upper edge of the female part 3 is advantageously cut or rounded, so that it extends in a vertical plane PN parallel to that P'V passing through the junction edge of the base of the corresponding side wall of the male part 2 (Figures 2 and 4). Finally, in accordance with another characteristic of the invention, not shown in the accompanying drawings, it is also possible to combine the recess or concavity forming an element 6 provided in the side wall upper part of the female part 3 with elements 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" in the form of contact surfaces 2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" and the concave rounded guide 5 provided on the male part 2 and female part 3. In such a case, the ease of assembly is further improved. According to another characteristic of the invention, the male 2 and female 3 parts are offset outside the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1. Thus, the vertical shearing forces are also offset from this plane and are distributed over the neighboring surfaces of the male and female parts. It is also possible, according to another characteristic of the invention, to arrange the end of the male part 2 in line with the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling 1.
Compte tenu de la longueur des panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 par rapport à leur largeur, la force d'application exercée obliquement sur le bord longitudinal est suffisante pour permettre un assemblage par encliquetage des bords transversaux simultanément à celui des bords longitudinaux. En fait, l'assemblage d'un nouveau panneau sur des panneaux déjà posés s'effectue par un déplacement oblique, en direction de deux bords perpendiculaires desdits panneaux déjà posés.Given the length of the panels, slats or paneling 1 relative to their width, the application force exerted obliquely on the longitudinal edge is sufficient to allow a snap-fit assembly of the transverse edges simultaneously with that of the longitudinal edges. In fact, the assembly of a new panel on panels already installed is effected by an oblique movement, in the direction of two perpendicular edges of said panels already installed.
Dans la position d'assemblage obtenue conformément à la présente invention, il apparaît clairement que la coopération des différents éléments équipant les bords adjacents de panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 à assembler permettent de réaliser, d'une part, un positionnement parfait d'un panneau, latte ou lambris avec le panneau voisin et, d'autre part, un serrage et un verrouillage en position de tels panneaux, lattes ou lambris entre eux.In the assembly position obtained in accordance with the present invention, it clearly appears that the cooperation of the various elements equipping the adjacent edges of panels, slats or paneling 1 to be assembled makes it possible, on the one hand, to achieve perfect positioning of a panel, slat or paneling with the neighboring panel and, on the other hand, clamping and locking in position of such panels, slats or paneling between them.
En outre, le positionnement du moyen d'assemblage formant la partie mâle 2, en dehors du plan de joint vertical, permet, lors de toute application de force au niveau d'un joint, une transmission de l'essentiel de la force appliquée directement sur les faces correspondantes, alors que le dispositif d'assemblage n'est pratiquement pas chargé directement et, en particulier, n'est pratiquement soumis qu'à un très faible effort de cisaillement.In addition, the positioning of the assembly means forming the male part 2, outside of the vertical joint plane, allows, when any force is applied to a joint, transmission of most of the force applied directly on the corresponding faces, while the assembly device is practically not directly loaded and, in particular, is practically only subjected to a very low shear force.
Grâce à l'invention, il est possible de réaliser des panneaux, lattes ou lambris, dont l'assemblage des bords permet un auto-serrage et un auto-jointoiement desdits bords, ainsi qu'un auto-blocage desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris en position montée. En outre, l'invention permet une reprise et une répartition optimale des charges, telles que les forces résultantes s'appliquent principalement sur les bords des panneaux, lattes ou lambris et que le moyen d'assemblage proprement dit n'est pratiquement soumis à aucun effort susceptible de conduire à sa destruction par fatigue. De plus, l'assemblage de panneaux, lattes ou lambris 1 peut être effectué dans un mouvement oblique d'inclinaison correspondante à celle des parties mâle 2 et femelle 3 et par application d'une simple pression ou d'un choc dans cette direction. Les panneaux, lattes ou lambris ainsi réalisés peuvent être usinés de manière particulièrement simple avec un outillage courant et avec une nécessité de réglage intermédiaire de l'outillage relativement réduite.Thanks to the invention, it is possible to produce panels, slats or paneling, the assembly of the edges of which allows self-tightening and self-jointing of said edges, as well as self-locking of said panels, slats or paneling. in the mounted position. In addition, the invention allows an optimal recovery and distribution of the loads, such that the resulting forces are applied mainly to the edges of the panels, slats or paneling and that the assembly means proper is practically not subjected to any effort likely to lead to its destruction by fatigue. In addition, the assembly of panels, slats or paneling 1 can be carried out in an oblique movement of inclination corresponding to that of the male 2 and female 3 parts and by application of a simple pressure or a shock in this direction. The panels, slats or paneling thus produced can be machined in a particularly simple manner with standard tools and with a relatively small need for intermediate adjustment of the tools.
Il en résulte que les panneaux, lattes ou lambris ainsi réalisés sont d'un prix de revient moindre que ceux connus actuellement, tout en offrant une résistance accrue au niveau des joints.As a result, the panels, slats or paneling thus produced are of a lower cost price than those currently known, while offering increased resistance at the joints.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté aux dessins annexés. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention. Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown in the accompanying drawings. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

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1. Dispositif d'assemblage des bords de panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1), constitué par au moins une partie mâle (2) équipant un bord longitudinal et/ou un bord transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1) et par au moins une partie femelle (3) de forme correspondante équipant les deux autres bords longitudinal et transversal desdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1), caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) sont pourvues d'au moins un élément (6 et/ou 2"-3" et/ou 2"'-3'"et 5) permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1) consécutifs par leurs bords adjacents suivant une direction oblique, lesdits panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1) étant initialement décalés en hauteur et parallèles entre eux et leur parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) étant alors partiellement engagées mutuellement.1. Device for assembling the edges of panels, slats or paneling (1), consisting of at least one male part (2) fitted to a longitudinal edge and / or a transverse edge of said panels, slats or paneling (1) at least one female part (3) of corresponding shape fitted to the other two longitudinal and transverse edges of said panels, slats or paneling (1), characterized in that the male (2) and female (3) parts are provided with at least one element (6 and / or 2 "-3" and / or 2 "'- 3'" and 5) allowing an assembly by impact or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling (1) by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction , said panels, slats or paneling (1) being initially offset in height and parallel to each other and their male (2) and female (3) parts then being partially mutually engaged.
2. Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie femelle (3) est pourvue, dans sa paroi latérale supérieure, d'un évidement ou concavité formant un élément (6) permettant un assemblage sans déformation avec la partie mâle (2)2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the female part (3) is provided, in its upper side wall, with a recess or concavity forming an element (6) allowing assembly without deformation with the male part ( 2)
3. Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) sont pourvues d'éléments (2"-3", 2"'-3'" et 5) permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression de deux panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1) consécutifs par leurs bords adjacents suivant une direction oblique, cesdits éléments (2"-3" et 2"'-3'" et 5) étant sous forme de surfaces de contact (2 "-3" et/ou 2"'-3'") prévues sur les parties mâle(2) et femelle (3), ces surfaces de contact formant des rampes obliques d'insertion de la partie mâle (2) dans la partie femelle (3) du dispositif d'assemblage et étant avantageusement reliées entre elles par un par un moyen de guidage arrondi concave (5).3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the male (2) and female (3) parts are provided with elements (2 "-3", 2 "'- 3'" and 5) allowing assembly by impact or pressure of two consecutive panels, slats or paneling (1) by their adjacent edges in an oblique direction, said elements (2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'" and 5) being in the form of contact surfaces ( 2 "-3" and / or 2 "'- 3'") provided on the male (2) and female (3) parts, these contact surfaces forming oblique ramps for insertion of the male part (2) in the female part (3) of the assembly device and being advantageously connected together by one by a concave rounded guide means (5).
4. Dispositif, suivant la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les surfaces de contact (2"-3" et 2"'-3'")constituant les éléments permettant un assemblage par choc ou pression sont disposées de manière discontinue et décalées entre elles.4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the contact surfaces (2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'") constituting the elements allowing assembly by shock or pressure are discontinuously arranged and offset between they.
5. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) présentent une orientation inclinée par rapport à la surface supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1). 5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the male (2) and female (3) parts have an inclined orientation relative to the upper surface of the panels, slats or paneling (1).
6. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) s'étendent suivant une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à un plan oblique joignant le plan de joint vertical entre deux côtés adjacents des panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1).6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the male (2) and female (3) parts extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to an oblique plane joining the vertical joint plane between two adjacent sides of panels, slats or paneling (1).
7. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la surface de la partie mâle (2) reliant les parois latérales de la partie mâle (2), ainsi que la surface correspondante de la partie femelle (3) présentent une portion plane parallèle aux surfaces supérieure et inférieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1).7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the surface of the male part (2) connecting the side walls of the male part (2), as well as the corresponding surface of the female part ( 3) have a flat portion parallel to the upper and lower surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling (1).
8. Dispositif, suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'arête supérieure de la partie femelle (3) est coupée ou arrondie, de sorte qu'elle s'étend dans un plan vertical (PV) parallèle à celui (P'V) passant par l'arête de jonction de la base de la paroi latérale correspondante de la partie mâle (2).8. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper edge of the female part (3) is cut or rounded, so that it extends in a vertical plane (PV) parallel to that (P ' V) passing through the junction edge of the base of the corresponding side wall of the male part (2).
9. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'évidement ou concavité formant un élément (6) prévu dans la paroi latérale supérieure de la partie femelle (3) est combiné avec les éléments (2"-3" et 2"'-3'") sous forme de surfaces de contact (2"-3" et 2"'-3'") et le guidage arrondi concave (5) prévus sur les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3).9. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the recess or concavity forming an element (6) provided in the upper side wall of the female part (3) is combined with the elements (2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'") in the form of contact surfaces (2 "-3" and 2 "'- 3'") and the concave rounded guide (5) provided on the male parts (2) and female (3).
10. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les parties mâle (2) et femelle (3) sont décalées hors du plan de joint vertical de jonction entre les surfaces supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1).10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the male (2) and female (3) parts are offset outside the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling (1).
11. Dispositif, suivant l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité de la partie mâle (2) s'étend au droit du plan de joint vertical de jonction entre les surfaces supérieure des panneaux, lattes ou lambris (1). 11. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the end of the male part (2) extends in line with the vertical joint plane of junction between the upper surfaces of the panels, slats or paneling (1).
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